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== Opening a Catalog ==
 
== Opening a Catalog ==
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* Lightroom Classic can open different catalogs.
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* Only one catalog can be opened at a time. 
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# Go to '''File ... Open Catalog'''
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# In the new window browse to the catalog
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# Select the  catalog file
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#* it will end with .lrcat
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# Click '''Open'''
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# A dialog window will appear.  Click '''Relaunch'''
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# Lightroom Classic will reopen with the other catalog
  
 
== Exporting a Catalog ==
 
== Exporting a Catalog ==

Revision as of 11:37, 4 January 2024

Intro

Lightroom Classic uses a catalog file to organize your images. The catalog file is a database that tracks the location and information about your photos.

Default Catalog

When Ligtroom Classic is open for the first time it will make a catalog with the default settings.

Locations

  • macOS
    • /Users/[user name]/Pictures/Lightroom
  • Windows
    • \Users\[user name]\Pictures\Lightroom

Name

  • Lightroom Catalog.lrcat

Image Locations

Opening a Catalog

  • Lightroom Classic can open different catalogs.
  • Only one catalog can be opened at a time.
  1. Go to File ... Open Catalog
  2. In the new window browse to the catalog
  3. Select the catalog file
    • it will end with .lrcat
  4. Click Open
  5. A dialog window will appear. Click Relaunch
  6. Lightroom Classic will reopen with the other catalog

Exporting a Catalog

Upload to OneDrive

Download from OneDrive